Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapters 122 and 122. The Visitor
I thought the night would be peaceful again, but as soon as night fell, that strange chirping sound came again.

Bai Suihe: "Couldn't you have chosen something more natural?"
By this time, the frogs were no longer as active.

Gu Kaiyuan said, "Let them be. It's probably the Third Prince's men who are chasing after us. Maybe even I am here."

Bai Suihe immediately sat up. She hadn't seen the prince yet. "I forgot to ask before, has the Third Prince gotten married yet?"

If I remember correctly, Gu Antong entered the mansion as a concubine and gradually rose in rank after a series of power struggles within the household.

It seemed pretty cool at the time, but now that she's being used as cannon fodder, she's not feeling so good about it.

"The principal wife has been chosen, and the concubines will be selected in the next imperial concubine selection."

Gu Antong originally aimed for the position of concubine, but who knew that the old man would actually take the blame this time.

Because of their different social status, their treatment is naturally different.

Bai Suihe: "What do you think your father is after?"

"What are we after? Of course, we're after the merit of following the dragon."

Did he really think that the money he kept would belong to the Gu family? In the end, it was all for someone else's benefit.

Having boarded the Third Prince's ship, he should have been prepared for the worst.

If they had been more decisive and handed over the silver back then, they wouldn't have faced these waves of pursuit.

His secretive behavior will only anger those leaders, and we'll soon be affected as well.

Bai Suihe deeply sympathized, because she was about to become the next victim. "Husband, I'll have to rely on you to protect me from now on."

Gu Kaiyuan raised an eyebrow at her. Only when he needed her would she be exceptionally sweet-talking.

"We're trying to stay as far away from them as possible now. If things really get chaotic, don't run around."

Bai Suihe valued her life highly and nodded quickly, "I will definitely stay by your side, but you must also be careful. These people's main target is your father. We insignificant people are just a matter of one stab in their eyes."

Unable to contain her curiosity, Bai Suihe quietly lifted a corner of the curtain and discovered that Liu Pingkang and the others were already standing in front of the carriage, facing each other with their knives raised.

"Take a look at this first," a man in black said, tossing Liu Pingkang a token. "Now you know how to keep your mouth shut, right?"

Liu Pingkang's pupils contracted, and he quickly and respectfully returned the token to the other party, saying, "I didn't see anything tonight."

But inside, he was groaning. He had thought this business trip would be comfortable, but now it seemed like he was going to die.

The man in black was pleased with Liu Pingkang's tact and left with Gu Baijiang.

"Father?" Gu Kaiping mustered his courage and took a few steps after him.

"Father is fine," Gu Baijiang said without turning his head. "I'll be back in a bit."

The Third Prince has revealed his whereabouts, so he certainly won't make things difficult for me.

Besides, he is now a useful person. Even if he is doing this for the sake of his followers, the Third Prince would not discard him after he has served his purpose.

Upon arriving at a magnificent carriage, the curtain was already lifted by a beautiful maid. Gu Baijiang dared not look any further and quickly lowered his head, kneeling respectfully in greeting.

"Lord Gu has suffered on his journey," a clear voice rang out. "I have been worried these past few days, and I rushed here without taking on any official duties, causing Lord Gu to suffer. I have already heard about what happened to your wife, and I have ordered the arrest of the real culprit. I will give Lord Gu an explanation."

Rong Ruiyuan had already gotten out of the carriage and personally helped Gu Baijiang up.

Gu Baijiang is still somewhat useful, so he must win him over.

If he ignores the Gu family, it will be detrimental to his career.

He made this trip hoping that Gu Baijiang would be sensible, and he wouldn't mind promising him a lifetime of wealth and honor after things were settled.

“I am guilty and have caused my master to worry,” Gu Baijiang said, tears streaming down his face. “My wife did it to save me. It’s pitiful that she spent so much of her life with me, only to have it end so abruptly.”

Ming Peifeng raised an eyebrow as he watched this scene. There must be something unique about how Lord Gu was able to climb to such a high position.

He knew all about Madam Gu's situation, but he never expected that Gu Baijiang would still use a dead person as a pawn.

The Third Prince Rong Ruiyuan naturally offered further reassurance. Once both men laid out their difficulties, the negotiation process officially began.

Gu Baijiang said, "My lord, all I've ever thought about in my life is to have my name cleared and to protect the Gu family so they can live a peaceful life."

"Don't worry, Lord Gu, I will find someone to handle things with my father."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I know Your Majesty will not abandon this. If that day ever comes, I will certainly repay Your Majesty's kindness in saving me."

Ming Peifeng glanced sideways. This Gu Baijiang really had some nerve. Even at this point, he still dared to negotiate with his master.

It seems his guess was right; if his master doesn't exonerate Gu Baijiang, he won't hand over what he has.

Rong Ruiyuan could tell from this, but his voice was exceptionally gentle, “Lord Gu is thoughtful, but the affairs of the court are complex and require careful planning.”

My brothers, I don't know where they got the news, will probably come and make things difficult for Lord Gu again..."

"If I cannot reach my place of exile safely, that is my fate, and I can only accept it."

This is truly a case of not acting until they see the benefits; everyone has their own plans.

"This prince will not abandon Lord Gu. I can help you clear away some obstacles. However, swords have no eyes. If things happen again like they did before, I will feel even more guilty."

“That’s the fate of our Gu family too,” Gu Baijiang said, sweating profusely. If the Third Prince abandoned his duties and relied on the mere foot soldiers, his family would be doomed sooner or later.

"However, I do not care about my own life, but my young children at home are innocent. I hope that Your Majesty will give them a way out."

"Are you trying to entrust this person to me?"
This puts me in a difficult position. If I take my family to the place of exile, the local officials will still want to accept them, which is against the rules.

Rong Ruiyuan pounded his thigh. He could fake his death, but with the other brothers watching, it would be difficult to do it flawlessly.

This indirectly handed over leverage to his brothers, which was not something he wanted to see.

"This humble subject would never dare to have such a presumptuous thought. If the other masters knew, it would be detrimental to them." Gu Baijiang said sincerely, "Now this humble subject dares not hope to pursue an official career. I only ask that the master will remember my loyalty and be able to remove the shackles of this sinful subject. That would be enough for me."

In the end, they still need Rong Ruiyuan's help to clear their name, but that's not that easy.

He said it was for the sake of his descendants, but can this get away with it from that old scoundrel?
“Lord Gu, the master will surely take these matters into consideration. Shouldn’t we get down to business now?” Ming Peifeng received Rong Ruiyuan’s look, quickly stepped forward, and said in a low voice.

This Lord Gu is really bold; he knows his master's purpose perfectly well, yet he still goes around in circles.